Adjunct Instructor

Number of Vacancies: TBD

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Employment Status: Part -Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0000/0000/01

Salary Range: varies depending on assignment.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 3100 Martin Luther King Jr SE, Washington, DC 20032

Brief Description Of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is seeking an Adjunct Professor to support the "Public Health Information Technology for D.C." (PHIT4DC) Cooperative Agreement Grant project. (Note: this position shall end on 09/20/2025.) The goal of the PHIT4DC project is to train and increase the number of public health informatics professionals in Washington, DC, with a specific concentration on residents of Wards 7 and 8. The Program seeks to improve the delivery of professional community healthcare services to disadvantaged racial/ethnic minority populations by employing modern standards and data science/computing technology knowledge, skills, and abilities effectively. The Adjunct Professor will support the PHIT4DC Project Director and Co‑PIs in maintaining and expanding an interdisciplinary academic program that combines concepts in public health, healthcare administration, information technology (I.T.), Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR), performance enhancements, and organizational leadership with real‑world assignments to prepare students for a dynamic career in the field of health informatics. Students who complete the Program can pursue careers in hospital systems, private clinics, public health organizations, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and private healthcare technology corporations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract.
• Oversee internship assignments at internship sites.
• Participate in evaluating and selecting texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with the Institution's, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Use the Institution's learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students in a timely manner.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real‑world applications of concepts covered.
• Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, and submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the Institution.
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishing and maintaining classroom control.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Regularly communicate and refer students to student success units (i.e. academic and career services) and resources to assist in removing and/or mitigating barriers to employment, education, and career goals.
• Attend all required meetings, events/ceremonies, and official functions as specified by the Dean or Project Director.
• Attend all required meetings to stay abreast of all division‑wide and program‑specific policies, procedures, requirements, and expectations.
• Meet with the Dean or Program Director to discuss all aspects of the course, including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development), on a regular basis.
• Adhere to University policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics and student and staff conduct.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Highest industry‑specific certification or regulatory licensure; Graduate Degree preferred.
• Prior teaching experience or must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential or corporate/industry training.

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at any time with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit: Dependent upon certain criteria, this position may be eligible for representation and require payment of union fees through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2‑1401.01 et. seq., the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H‑1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug‑Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.